Thank you for sharing the Holy Sh*t article. It's rare that I read something, and think, " wow, it's like I wrote that." I, too, remember the last moment of my gymnastics career like it was yesterday. I landed my last vault at USA Gymnastics Collegiate Nationals, hosted by my college, in front of a home crowd. My friends were there, my family was there, a few of my professors were there, my coaches were there, and my teammates were there. I landed, saluted the judge, ran back to my teammates, and saw everyone smiling at me. I tried to smile back... I really did. But instead, I felt like a part of me had died- a huge part of me that I couldn't remember being without. I started gymnastics at age 3 and never looked back.
Well, I graduated from college a month later , and started med school two months after that. I occasionally ventured to the gym to run or lift, but mostly, I justified my laziness by saying I was "letting my body heal." (which, in fairness, I definitely needed some of). Really, it was a lack of motivation and some very unnecessary self pity.
That all changed the day I walked into CF Durham in March. From the time I did my first pullup in foundations (gaining the nickname pullup girl despite the fact that no one knew my real name), my passion and intensity were back. I felt more myself than I had in three years. I came that first night, and came back the second, and have rarely missed a day (other than the planned off days) since then. I can now squat and press almost as much as I could when I was a Division I gymnast, and I'm in the best cardiovascular shape of my life. I found a new team, a new family, and most importantly, I found myself again. For that, I can never thank you guys enough.
Sorry for the long (and kinda sappy) post. It won't happen again. But, I'm sure some of you can relate, because I see the same fire in your eyes. So, like any good teammate, I'll tell you to get your ass back in the gym. See you tomorrow...

After we did it last week I couldn't resist sharing it with the rest of our athletes....after all it was so much fun. Nevertheless, we won't be doing it for the team WOD...never, ever, ever, again.
Allison - great post. It's confirmation that we're on the right track. Thanks